Libya targetting Rio Games for first medal
2012-02-22 13:45:50
Libya's Olympic chief is targetting the 2016 Games in Rio de Janeiro for the country's first medal as he attempts to overcome the years of sporting neglect.
Qatar would host 2020 Summer Games in Oct
2012-02-22 13:44:29
Qatar is proposing to hold the 2020 Olympics in October to avoid the Gulf state's searing summer heat, maintaining that the proposed October dates would "ensure ideal conditions for athletes and spectators."
CSKA rescues late draw over Real Madrid
2012-02-22 11:00:54
CSKA Moscow equalized from the last kick of the match when Pontus Wernbloom scrambled the ball into the net, giving the Russian club a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid in the last-16 match of the Champions League on Tuesday.
Lin pleads for consideration for relatives in Taiwan
2012-02-21 15:46:35
The NBA's first Chinese-American player, after scoring a team-high 28 points and doling out 14 assists, appealed for consideration for members of his family in Taiwan.
Melo, Lin partnership off to rough start
2012-02-21 14:08:51
Carmelo Anthony made his long-awaited return to the Knicks on Monday but his partnership with Jeremy Lin failed to fire as New York fell 100-92 to the New Jersey Nets.
Messi scores four as Barca thrashes Valencia
2012-02-21 11:04:39
Lionel Messi scored four as Barcelona came from behind to thrash Valencia 5-1 at home, closing the gap on La Liga leaders Real Madrid back to 10 points on Sunday.
Reunited and it feels so good for the Reds
2012-02-21 08:07:58
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is keen to see Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez and Andy Carroll play together on a regular basis after they all featured in Sunday's FA Cup thrashing of Brighton.
Spurs upbeat despite stalemate
2012-02-21 08:07:58
Harry Redknapp is confident his Tottenham Hotspur side can go on to lift the FA Cup despite being held to a goalless draw away to League One Stevenage in the fifth round on Sunday.
Chisora could face life ban after brawl
2012-02-21 08:07:58
Heavyweight boxer Dereck Chisora could face a life ban after his press conference brawl with bitter British rival David Haye.
Women enjoy dress option
2012-02-21 08:07:58
Women boxers will have the choice of wearing skirts or shorts in the ring at this year's London Olympics, the sport's world governing body said on Sunday.
Another slap in face for pugilism
2012-02-21 08:07:58
Boxing is desperately in need of a hero. However, all it got at the weekend was being pushed against the ropes, slapped, spat upon and bloodied.
ESPN sorry for offensive Lin headline
2012-02-20 15:19:52
The US cable television sports network ESPN has fired an employee responsible for an offensive headline about Knicks basketball sensation Jeremy Lin. 
Lin leads Knicks to upset Mavs